How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

"But, but..."

Xingyun burst out of the stone statue, looking at Hongli with a wronged expression.

"But Sister Hongli, don't you feel lonely and isolated..."

"what?"

Hongli was stunned for a moment, looking at Xingyun with a shocked expression that said, "Are you kidding me?" She asked in astonishment, "Can't you listen to what nonsense you're talking about? Me, lonely?"

"what?"

Xingyun said softly, "Don't you?"

"Tsk tsk, I have my husband to keep me company."

Hongli smiled smugly as she watched Heiyang set out the cleaning supplies and walk over. She put her hand on Heiyang's shoulder, wrapped her arm around his neck, and affectionately pulled him into the frame so that Xingyun could see him.

"Did you see that? Do you understand?"

Hongli nuzzled her little head next to Heiyang's cheek and said with a big smile, "With this guy with me, I'll never be lonely!"

Not only will she be with me all the time, but she will also always be by my side. I guess I will never experience the words "loneliness" or "solitude" with you, Sister Hongli.

After all, this guy can't escape my side, and I can't escape his grasp either.

Good morning, Xiaoyun.

Hei Yang looked at the camera and greeted everyone cheerfully, saying with a smile, "Don't listen to Hong Li's tough talk. She's really happy that you're calling her!"

"Huh? Really?!"

Xingyun looked refreshed and once again showed an excited and invigorated expression.

"Ha, of course."

Hei Yang smiled and patted Hong Li on the back.

"If you don't believe me, let Hongli tell you herself and see if I'm right, hmm?"

"..."

Hongli rolled her eyes, glared at Heiyang, and said reproachfully, "You think you know everything!"

"Of course, if I don't even know you, how could I possibly know you?"

Hei Yang chuckled and said, "We know each other inside and out, we're practically like that Huang..."

"Yellow what?!"

Hongli suddenly became alert and squinted at Heiyang.

"Ah, cough cough..."

Hei Yang coughed twice and chuckled awkwardly as he explained, "We're practically the perfect duo! What else did you think, Xiao Li?"

"Heh, that's pretty much it."

Hong Li gave a soft snort and spared Hei Yang for the time being.

She turned her head to look at the bundle Xingyun was carrying, raised an eyebrow, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Xiaoyun, where are you going?"

"Yes, yes, hehehe."

Xingyun nodded repeatedly, then shouted out towards the camera: "Hehe, hurry up!"

"You don't need to take all your things; we'll return them!"

"Okay! Okay! Hehe!"

Little Gaga's voice came from off-camera: "Mommy, wait a little longer, Gaga, Gaga will be done soon..."

"How come I didn't know Gaga had so much luggage..."

Xingyun muttered something under her breath, then turned to look at the camera again, chuckling, "That's right, Sister Hongli, the New Year is almost here, and this year I'm taking Xiaogaga home to spend the New Year with Dad!"

"Um……"

After a pause, Xingyun smiled broadly from the bottom of her heart and said, "When we go back this time, we'll help Dad stand up again, regain his health, and become as strong as before!"

As she spoke, Xingyun stretched out her arm and made a muscle gesture.

With a look of longing on her face, she said, "My dad used to be really, really amazing!"

“Awesome!”

Hongli smiled and gave Xingyun a thumbs up, praising, "Xiaoyun must be your father's pride!"

“Ah, haha…”

When Xingyun heard Hongli praise her, her face turned slightly red, and she scratched her head shyly and said with a smile, "Well, it's alright!"

Dad is right, he always says that, but I haven't done anything remarkable, have I...?

"If you ask me, it's my dad who makes me proud!"

Xingyun's eyes sparkled as she said, as if in awe, "He can support our family all by himself. He can do everything, knows everything, and seems to be omnipotent."

"Because you have to know how to do it even if you don't, in front of your children."

Hongli chuckled helplessly, "You must be putting in a lot of effort behind the scenes to learn things you've never done before."

"Yes, that's why I realize now that my dad was even more amazing than I thought!"

As Xingyun spoke, a hint of helplessness appeared on her face, quite unlike her usual cheerful demeanor. She said with a complicated expression, "It was only after that accident that I realized that Dad is also human, and there are things he can't do."

He's like me; he gets hurt and he cries too.

"dad?"

In the dimly lit room with the window half-closed, Xiao Xingyun looked at her father lying on the bed with a worried expression.

Her father's face was stern; Xiao Xingyun had never seen her usually cheerful father show such an expression before.

She was a little scared, but then she thought, what is there to be afraid of about Dad?

"Dad, are you okay?"

Xiao Xingyun walked to her father's side and asked with a worried look.

"..."

The father looked up blankly at his daughter, lost in thought: "Xiaoyun..."

"Uh-huh!"

Xiao Xingyun grasped her father's tightly clenched hand, pried open his fingers, and slipped her little hand inside, watching her father nod vigorously.

"Xiaoyun is here!"

"Really? That's great..."

Looking at Xiaoxingyun, Dad forced a familiar smile and said softly, "Dad's fine, just a little hurt. Don't worry, Xiaoyun..."

"Is this so..."

Xiao Xingyun muttered something under her breath, then looked up again with a smile on her face and said, "Yes! Xiaoyun, don't worry, Daddy, get well soon!"

"..."

The father looked at his daughter's smiling face, his expression stiffened for a moment, he paused, and finally sighed.

"Dad, he might not get better..."

Dad turned his head and stared blankly at his legs, falling silent.

"Ok?"

Xiao Xingyun looked stunned and blurted out, "How could this be..."

"Well……"

Looking at her father's expression and remembering how he usually comforted her, Xiao Xingyun whispered, "Daddy, don't be afraid, it's okay, Xiaoyun is here!"

"Don't be afraid..."

The father looked at his legs.

"Are you alright...?"

"..."

The room was completely silent.

"How can you be alright!"

The father suddenly slammed his fist on his leg and let out a low growl, suppressing his voice.

"dad!!!"

Xiao Xingyun was startled. Her father, who had never lost his temper before, suddenly acted like this, leaving her dumbfounded and unsure of what to do.

Think about it, how would you react if you encountered something scary or upsetting at this time of day?

Oh, right, usually at this time of year, I'd go to my dad for comfort, I'd go to my dad...

When Xiao Xingyun thought of this, her mind suddenly went blank. She then remembered that her father was angry this time, and a feeling of grievance welled up in her heart.

She raised her little face, her watery eyes filled with sadness and confusion, and asked timidly, "Did Xiaoyun make Daddy angry?"